Tourism
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New Ferry Service to Link Mindoro and Caticlan (Boracay)
A new roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel service is set to strengthen island connectivity between Occidental Mindoro and Aklan provinces, offering an alternative route for vehicles and cargo traveling between Luzon and the Visayas. M/V LCT ABL…
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Fastcat Trip Between Batangas and Calapan Suspended for Port Renovation
Major Philippine ferry operator FastCat suspended its services Tuesday between busy ports of Batangas City and Calapan City, as authorities began a month-long renovation of port facilities. The suspension comes after a directive from the…
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Australian Cruise Ship Makes Historic First Call at Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The provincial capital of Oriental Mindoro marked a milestone in its tourism history Friday (Nov. 8, 2024) as it welcomed its first international cruise ship, with the Australian expedition vessel…
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Drone Registration Mandatory for Oriental Mindoro’s 74th Anniversary Celebrations
Provincial government authorities in Oriental Mindoro have announced mandatory registration requirements for drone operators planning to cover the province’s 74th founding anniversary celebrations this November, citing safety and regulatory compliance. The Provincial Tourism Office issued…
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Oriental Mindoro Tourism Generates P253M in September 2024 Despite Rainy Season
Oriental Mindoro’s tourism sector demonstrated strong performance in September 2024, generating P253.66 million in tourism receipts despite seasonal rains, according to provincial tourism data released yesterday. The province welcomed 20,745 visitors during the month, with…
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Officials Draft Framework to Boost San Jose Tourism
SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro — Local officials and tourism stakeholders gathered for a two-day workshop designed at developing a comprehensive tourism code for this municipality. The “Local Tourism Code Writeshop,” held Oct. 1-2 at the…
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Bamboo Festival Kicks Off in Gloria Town
GLORIA, Oriental Mindoro: The Kawayanan Festival began Tuesday (Oct. 1) in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, celebrating the municipality’s abundant bamboo resources. The festival showcases kawayan (bamboo), a rich resource for the town’s economy. Gloria’s local government…
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Biyahe ni Drew Featuring Oriental Mindoro Wins Asian Academy Awards
“Biyahe ni Drew: Oriental Mindoro” has won the National Award for Best Lifestyle Program at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The show, which features travel and culture in the Philippines, showcased the rich tourism and…
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New World-class Montenegro Ship to Boost Tourism, Economy in MIMAROPA Region
Montenegro Shipping Lines has unveiled its newest and largest vessel, the M/V Santa Faustina, which is set to revolutionize sea travel between popular tourist destinations in MIMAROPA region and beyond. The 90-meter ship, built in…
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Oriental Mindoro to Showcase Tourism Offerings at 35th Philippine Travel Mart
The province of Oriental Mindoro is set to participate in the 35th Philippine Travel Mart, a major tourism event in the country, scheduled to take place today, from September 6-8, 2024, at the SMX Convention…
Founder’S Profile
Romel “Direk” Ferriol Bernardo
Bernardo Creative Ventures, Inc., the company behind Direk Fuels, Oriental Mindoro’s homegrown gas station chain, and Direk Builders, which rents out heavy equipment, is expanding its portfolio by venturing into online media and content production.
The company’s entry into news media is not surprising, as its founder and CEO, Romel “Direk” Bernardo, was a television writer, producer, and director for over 15 years. From 2002 to 2007, he served as a researcher, writer, and producer for GMA-7’s top-rating show Imbestigador before becoming the executive producer for ABS-CBN’s award-winning documentary program, The Correspondents.
